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South Bay Elementary

South Bay Union Elementary · Humboldt County · 6077 Loma Avenue, Eureka, CA 95503-6869

(707) 443-4828 · www.southbayusd.org/o/sbs

4/10
#3948
Rank 3948 out of 5,722
Top 69%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4083 · 29th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4312 · 25th percentile
Science6/10 · #2732 · 51st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

South Bay Elementary sits in the quieter, more rural stretches south of Eureka, where the redwoods meet the bay and the pace of life feels a step removed from the city center. The school serves a tight-knit community of families who tend to value that slower, nature-connected lifestyle, and while academics here are still a work in progress, the science scores show some genuine promise worth building on. Families drawn to Humboldt County's outdoorsy, close-community vibe — and who want a smaller, neighborhood-feel school for their upper elementary kids — will find South Bay fitting that mold.

Student Demographics

127 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
61 (48%)
Hispanic
37 (29%)
Multiple Races
19 (15%)
American Indian
5 (4%)
Asian
3 (2%)
African American
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners17 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged84 (66%)
Students with Disabilities34 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

141
Enrollment
8.5
Teachers (FTE)
16.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.5
Administrators (FTE)
20.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5541 · 8th percentile

9 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.